New Delhi, June 4 -- India's solar capacity will require annual installations to sustain a 50 GW trajectory consistently to reach its national target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, according to a report by Rubix Data Sciences.

"Looking ahead, India's solar capacity is expected to reach 280-300 GW by 2030, in support of the national target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, an ambition that will require annual installations to sustain a 50 GW trajectory consistently," the report said.

The report noted that against a backdrop of rising US-Iran tensions and surging oil prices, India is entering a pivotal phase of expansion. Solar power is increasingly becoming central to India's long-term energy security strategy, particularly ...